In the Shadow of the Gods by Dominic Lieven (Paperback Book)
Explore the captivating history of emperors and their vast empires with "In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History" by Dominic Lieven. This acclaimed book delves into the lives of some of history's most remarkable and formidable rulers, from antiquity to the modern era. Discover the anatomy of imperial monarchy, the principles that governed their rule, and the profound impact these figures had on reshaping societies, imposing religions, and leading conquests. Lieven expertly compares emperors across diverse cultures and eras, including the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs, warrior-emperors of the steppe, and the rulers of the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese empires. Packed with extraordinary stories and astute observations, this book brings to life a system of rule that dominated most of human history. It examines the full spectrum of human behavior displayed by these rulers, from political genius and patronage of the arts to feeble incapacity and pathological violence. Product Summary: "In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History" by Dominic Lieven. A comprehensive paperback book detailing the history of emperors and their empires. Features 528 pages of historical analysis and narrative. Written in English. ISBN: 9780141984452. Published by Penguin Books Ltd.
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Explore the captivating history of emperors and their vast empires with "In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History" by Dominic Lieven. This acclaimed book delves into the lives of some of history's most remarkable and formidable rulers, from antiquity to the modern era. Discover the anatomy of imperial monarchy, the principles that governed their rule, and the profound impact these figures had on reshaping societies, imposing religions, and leading conquests. Lieven expertly compares emperors across diverse cultures and eras, including the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs, warrior-emperors of the steppe, and the rulers of the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese empires. Packed with extraordinary stories and astute observations, this book brings to life a system of rule that dominated most of human history. It examines the full spectrum of human behavior displayed by these rulers, from political genius and patronage of the arts to feeble incapacity and pathological violence. Product Summary: "In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History" by Dominic Lieven. A comprehensive paperback book detailing the history of emperors and their empires. Features 528 pages of historical analysis and narrative. Written in English. ISBN: 9780141984452. Published by Penguin Books Ltd.
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Explore the captivating history of emperors and their vast empires with "In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History" by Dominic Lieven. This acclaimed book delves into the lives of some of history's most remarkable and formidable rulers, from antiquity to the modern era. Discover the anatomy of imperial monarchy, the principles that governed their rule, and the profound impact these figures had on reshaping societies, imposing religions, and leading conquests. Lieven expertly compares emperors across diverse cultures and eras, including the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs, warrior-emperors of the steppe, and the rulers of the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese empires. Packed with extraordinary stories and astute observations, this book brings to life a system of rule that dominated most of human history. It examines the full spectrum of human behavior displayed by these rulers, from political genius and patronage of the arts to feeble incapacity and pathological violence. Product Summary: "In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History" by Dominic Lieven. A comprehensive paperback book detailing the history of emperors and their empires. Features 528 pages of historical analysis and narrative. Written in English. ISBN: 9780141984452. Published by Penguin Books Ltd.
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Language | english |
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